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Please explain the difference between action research and other forms of research? What or when would be an appropriate use of action research, please provide an example of when it would be appropriate to use action research .

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Diescussion of action research and its potential pitfalls, when it is appropriate and useful.

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Brown, B. L. (2002). Improving teaching practices through action research. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

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